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Inspiron 3670, installed SSD, no power
After I powered off my PC to install a SSD, it now won't turn back on. When I re-connect the power, the led on the power button repeats the pattern of two flashes. Which according to the manual means there is some issue with "Motherboard, PSU or PSU cabling failure." After disconnecting all the wires coming from the power supply, I traced the issue to this one connection. I'm not a computer expert by any means, so any help would be appreciated. The pictures hopefully help to show where the connection in question is. Is there anything I can do myself to fix this before I take it back?
fireberd
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September 7th, 2018 14:00
Here is the link to the Dell service Manual. Perhaps it will show you the cabling.
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/us/en/19/inspiron-3670-desktop/inspiron_3670_servicemanual/before-working-inside-your-computer?guid=guid-5d3b1051-9384-409a-8d5b-9b53bd496de8&lang=en-us
I can't see your pictures. They have to be "moderated" before they show up. Being the weekend it may be Monday before they show up.
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September 10th, 2018 06:00
The SATA Power is clearly marked in your picture says sata power. The white circle is the 8 pin main power connection. There is also the main hard drive cable above that. Not sure what the part number is on that but its the same mini 6 pin connection from the motherboard.
Sata Power comes from the motherboard just like it does on the 3650 etc.
Inspiron 36XX 3650 HDD SATA Power Cable, P/N GP2JM
2.5 drives mount onto the front wall.
https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-3670-desktop_service-manual_en-us.pdf
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Replacement-Inspiron-Compatible-number/dp/B07C39PVD1/